World Humanitarian Day – why does it matter and what can we do?

August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, and according to the UN, this year, more than 100 million women, men and children need life-saving humanitarian assistance. We are working to transform humanitarian response with technology and to support partners in the field every day to help create a positive change.

Aug 19, 2015

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There are increasing natural disasters and manmade conflicts, which has led to over 50 million refugees and displaced people around the world. Many are separated from loved ones for years, but now refugees are being empowered by the Refugees United tool which helps people search for family and reconnect.

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